Welcome to my practice. I am native Albanian, born and educated in Albany. I graduated from Albany High School, attended the Albany College of Pharmacy, and received an early admission to the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry. I completed a two-year residency in the specialty of pediatric dentistry at the Childrens Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. I returned to Albany after my training and have been treating children in the Capital District since 1974.
I completed board certification in the specialty of pediatric dentistry from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 1980. I am one of only 18 dentists recognized by the Academy of Laser Dentistry to certify other dentists in standard proficiency to use lasers and have achieved the position of Mastership status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
My philosophy is to provide my patients with the most up-to-date oral care using the latest and best materials and technology available in as pleasant and caring environment as possible. My dedicated staff has assisted me in meeting my goals. Many of my staff members have been with my practice for more than 30 years. They are a knowledgeable, well trained, and professional group of dedicated healthcare providers.
We recognize that all of our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Since 1974, Dr. Kotlow has been in private practice, serving the specialized needs of children in Albany, NY. Dr. Kotlow is known throughout the country for his innovative techniques and caring manner, and has lectured for some of the top dental societies and dental companies. Dr. Kotlow has lectured in Australia, Taiwan, Canada, England, France, and throughout the United States concerning pediatric dentistry and lasers. He has written more than 35 articles and authored chapters on pediatric dentistry and lasers for three laser textbooks.
Dr.Kotlow is well known for his concern and understanding of mother's who wish to nurse. He is an internationally known expert on the diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia also known as tongue-tied. Dr.Kotlow sees infants as early as a day after birth for the revision of abnormally attached lingual frenums. His techniques using laser surgery eliminate the need to place infants in the operating room or the need for drugs for treatment.
As a parent. you have great expectations for motherhood. Unfortunately for many mothers. breastfeeding becomes a toe-curling. Painful experience because of poor or missed diagnoses of tethered oral tissues such as tongue-ties and lip-ties. Dr. Kotlow 's new book, SOS 4 TOTS demystifies why. Dr. Kotlow has been treating infants for breastfeeding difficulties due to tongue and upper lip-ties since 1974. In recent years with the increased number of mothers desiring to breastfeed their infants, he has revised over ten thousand abnormal frenum attachments of what are now referred to as 'tethered oral tissues' (TOTs).
If you are a mother who has been suffering needlessly; there may be times when you will cry as you read this book because you will realize the problems are not your fault; the professionals on whom you were depending for help had a basic lack of understanding. SOS 4 TOTS seeks to expose the myths about breastfeeding and heal the heartbreak to make breastfeeding a joy.